THREE FORKS UPDATE - DIRECTIONS, DETAILS, ETC.

Cooper - English Setter
Directions to the site:
Exit 274 off of Interstate 90 and head North. Turn West (left) off of Hwy 12/US 287 on to Wheatland Road.  (This is just past the Wheat Montana Cafe). From Helena Townsend on 12/287 - Turn West (right) onto Wheatland Road (If you get to the Wheat Montana Cafe or the Interstate, you went too far.

Follow Arrows and Signs for the German Shorthair Pointer Club or NAVHDA.  It is a few miles back to the site.  Park near the Quanset hut.


Lucy - Vizsla

Please RSVP to montanasharptail@gmail.com if you plan on attending.  If you have an idea of your bird needs, please let us know ahead of time.  We will have chukars and pigeons available.  If you are not sure of your bird needs, just let us know you are coming, for how many days, and what your situation is (e.g. "1 - 10 month old pup running NA this summer - or - "young pup for bird and gun intro", etc.).

Training Fees:
20.00 for one day / $10.00 for subsequent days
Pigeons: $5.00
Chukars: $13.50
We are still trying to find pheasants.

VACCINATIONS:
We will have Rattlesnake Vaccine Available at the training clinic.  On Saturday, a veterinarian in the chapter will be there to help administer. The fee for Rattlesnake Vaccine will be $20.00 for the first vial and $15 for each additional.  Proceeds will go to the Chapter.  He will also have DHPP available if your dog is due for a shot.

At this point, we don't have any formal lunches planned, so you should plan on taking care of this on your own.


Boogie - Griffon
Protocol / Training Day Etiquette:
One article of Blaze Orange (cap or vest) is required in the "Live Fire" field.  "Break-Open" shotguns are required for live fire as well.
(Pistol Blanks are used in the puppy field)

Although training days are great opportunities for socialization of pups with other dogs, please make sure if your dog is not running it is kept on a leash, in a crate or on a chain-out.  Keeping a young dog in a vehicle without means for containment can be a very bad idea, as their enthusiasm for the surrounding environment can be detrimental to the interior of your vehicle, and potentially dangerous to the dog.  There is not water available at the parking site, so bring plenty of drinking water for both you and the dog(s).